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Shoaib Akhtar Questions Rohit Sharma's Captaincy With Blunt 'MS Dhoni Remark'

The closer the ODI World Cup 2023 gets, the more the faster the heartbeats of Indian cricket fans will get. Having not tasted success in ICC events since the 2013 Champions Trophy, the pressure is on Rohit Sharma's men to deliver, especially since the World Cup is being held on home soil. However, considering the manner in which India's recent assignments have gone, there are some who doubt the team's ability to go the distance in the marquee event. Former Pakistan Shoaib Akhtar is one of them, especially as he isn't fully convinced of Rohit, the skipper.

'Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh Will Be Vital To Australia's Chances In World Cup': Mike Hussey

Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey believes spinner Adam Zampa and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will play a crucial role in the team's bid to clinch the World Cup in India later this year. Leg-spinner Zampa, 31, was first picked in Australia's limited-overs squad in 2016 and since then has played 79 ODIs taking 131 wickets. With Indian conditions expected to favour spin bowling, Hussey believes Zampa would be the go-to bowler for Pat Cummins' side.

Even in Injury, Jasprit Bumrah Reveals His Mind Was Always On World Cup And Not T20Is

It is a return that every Indian cricket team had been waiting for since almost one year. When Jasprit Bumrah comes out for the toss in the first T20I against Ireland, he will not only become the first Indian bowler to lead the T20I side but will also offer hope for the Team ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 and the World Cup 2023. The last time Bumrah played for India, it was over 300 days ago. Since then lower-back stress fractures pushed him on the sidelines for the "biggest break" of his cricketing career,

Returning Jasprit Bumrah Sets Sight On Huge T20I Record In Ireland Series

The stage is set for Jasprit Bumrah's return to the Indian team. It is after a gap of 326 days that the marquee pacer will be donning the India jersey again in an international match. The Ireland T20Is, however, are extra special for Bumrah who is set to become the 11th player to lead the Indian men's cricket team in T20Is. As India take on Ireland in the first match on Friday, the marquee pacer would look to claim an ultimate record, becoming the Indian with the most wickets in death overs.

Aryansh Sharma stands up to hero Tim Southee as UAE battle New Zealand’s IPL stars

When Aryansh Sharma was preparing to leave home ahead of his T20 international debut on Thursday, he might have been minded to pack his autograph book alongside his bat, pads and wicketkeeping gloves.

From Tilak Varma To Dewald Brevis: U19 Stars Who Could Feature In World Cup 2023

Tilak Varma and Dewald Brevis, two breakout stars from previous U19 World Cups, are among the few young players hoping to compete in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Tilak Varma's second ball in international cricket was despatched calmly over deep square for a maximum. The fearless teenager did it again the next time he faced a pacy Alzarri Joseph. Tilak is already being considered for a spot in India's World Cup squad after finishing his first T20I series, having scored 173 runs in five matches with a strike rate of over 140 and showcasing immense maturity and composure.

AFI Chief Adille Sumariwalla Elected World Athletics Vice President, Becomes First Indian EB Member

Adille Sumariwalla on Thursday became a member of the powerful World Athletics Executive Board after he was elected as one of the four vice presidents, the highest post occupied by an Indian in the global track and field governing body. The 65-year-old Sumariwalla, currently the president of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) since 2012, received the third highest number of votes cast during the WA elections held two days ahead of World Championships in Budapest. He will serve a four year term.

Tim Southee's Five-Wicket Haul Helps New Zealand Earn Hard-Fought 19 Run Win Over UAE In 1st T20I

A half-century by Tim Seifert and a scorching five-wicket haul by pacer Tim Southee helped New Zealand clinch a hard-fought, narrow win against United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first match of the three-match T20I series in Dubai on Thursday. With this win, NZ has a 1-0 lead over UAE, who fought really hard to push NZ to their limits. Put to bat first by UAE, NZ lost opener Chad Bowes on the very first ball.

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Shoaib Akhtar Questions Rohit Sharma's Captaincy With Blunt 'MS Dhoni Remark'

'Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh Will Be Vital To Australia's Chances In World Cup': Mike Hussey

Even in Injury, Jasprit Bumrah Reveals His Mind Was Always On World Cup And Not T20Is

Returning Jasprit Bumrah Sets Sight On Huge T20I Record In Ireland Series

Aryansh Sharma stands up to hero Tim Southee as UAE battle New Zealand’s IPL stars

From Tilak Varma To Dewald Brevis: U19 Stars Who Could Feature In World Cup 2023

AFI Chief Adille Sumariwalla Elected World Athletics Vice President, Becomes First Indian EB Member

Tim Southee's Five-Wicket Haul Helps New Zealand Earn Hard-Fought 19 Run Win Over UAE In 1st T20I